How To Fix IW442 - Duration for operation & not entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 442

• Message text: Duration for operation & not entered

What causes this issue?

You want to maintain <GL:time_interval>time intervals</> for the
<GL:sub-operation>sub-operation</>. However, this may not make sense in
every case, as you have not entered a <GL:duration>duration</> for the
relevant operation &V1&.

System Response

INCLUDE 'VERARBEITUNG-ENTER' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Decide whether you need to enter a time interval, even though the
duratino of operation &V1& was not entered.
If necessary, enter the operation duration and then maintain the time
intervals for the sub-operation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW442 - Duration for operation & not entered ?

  The SAP error message IW442 "Duration for operation & not entered" typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders or production orders when the system expects a duration to be specified for a particular operation, but it has not been provided. This can happen during the creation or modification of a maintenance order or when trying to confirm an operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Duration: The most common cause is that the operation in question does not have a duration specified. This can happen if the operation was created without entering the expected duration.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the work center or the routing that does not allow for the duration to be automatically calculated or entered.
  Data Entry Error: Users may have overlooked entering the duration when creating or modifying the operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Duration: Go to the operation in the maintenance order or production order and enter the required duration.